Rise of the Lykins
Charting Unseen Paths, Capturing Untold Stories.
My Books
As a historian documenting the vanishing built heritage of the American South, I research and photograph the abandoned structures and forgotten communities that still mark Mississippi’s landscape. My books offer carefully researched accounts of these places—preserving their architectural character, their human histories, and the quiet evidence of change they contain. This work includes my four-volume series on Abandoned Mississippi: the South, West, and East volumes are already in print, with the North volume scheduled for release this August.
Abandoned East Mississippi
Available March 15th at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Octavia. Or anywhere you buy books.
This evocative book, rich with atmospheric imagery and poignant reflections, invites readers to ponder the mysteries of abandonment and rediscover a region where history lingers in the shadows. Abandoned East Mississippi is a compelling tribute to a forgotten corner of the Magnolia State.
Krewe du Exploration
Available July 1st only at Amazon.
Six regular people who love history and forgotten places set out to explore the abandoned corners of Mississippi and Louisiana. Together they ventured into a decaying sugar mill deep in the bayou, a massive riverside power plant, a towering empty skyscraper, and an old prison tied to Jimmy Hoffa legends. These are their true stories—of rusting machinery, secret letters, close calls, and the quiet moments when the past feels close enough to touch. If you’ve ever wondered what lies behind locked gates and boarded windows, this book will take you there.
Dare to Discover: Embrace the Adventure
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